MILWAUKEE -- Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers owes Wisconsin more than $1.4 million in income taxes and is the seventh biggest tax delinquent in the state.

The state Department of Revenue lists Roland G. Fingers as owing $1,433,609. Among those owing only income taxes, Fingers tops the list.

Fingers, known for his handlebar mustache, would not do an interview Wednesday, said his agent, John Boggs.

But Boggs said Fingers' tax attorneys were working on the case, which he said came from Fingers' time as a closer for the Milwaukee Brewers. That was in 1981-82 and 1984-85. Boggs wouldn't say exactly when the taxes were due.

"This was basically a shock to him," he said.

He also would not comment on whether Fingers was going to pay the back taxes or dispute the delinquency, but said, "He feels very confident about where he stands."

Revenue Department spokeswoman Meredith Helgerson said Wednesday the state can garnish wages, issue levies against bank accounts, intercept tax refunds and use a collection agency to collect back taxes. She couldn't say whether any action had been taken against Fingers.

In his 17-year major league career, mostly as a reliever, Fingers helped the Oakland A's win three consecutive World Series from 1972-74, and helped the Brewers get to the World Series in 1982. He was inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.